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hamstring

[ham-string] / ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ /


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In her interview with Mr. Varadarajan, Ms. Dhillon frames these consent decrees as onerous regulations that hamstring police.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The team learned earlier this week that Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will be out for the remainder of the regular season — and perhaps beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

As Kennard’s shot circled the rim and bounced out, Doncic grabbed at his left hamstring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Saka's hamstring problem last season was the first major injury of his career.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I tried to follow his directions to the letter, but I felt a shooting pain through the front of my right quadriceps and down the back of my left hamstring.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad